Placer County News Roundup - June 17, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 06/17/2008 5:07 AM
Ex-House Member's Assets at Low End in Financial Reports - Washington Post
Congressman Doolittle is among those who file required financial disclosure documents.
Logue, Cleveland join court petition to invalidate licenses - Marysville Appeal-Democrat
Yuba County Supervisor Dan Logue and Nevada County Supervisor Sue Horne are among those County Supervisors who signed onto a court petition filed Monday in Sacramento County Superior Court arguing new gender-neutral marriage licenses in California are not valid because state code requirements were not followed.
Chamber OKs ad in gay magazine - The Union of Grass Valley
In an emotion-packed meeting that included some shouting, the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce agreed Monday to help fund a $3,000 ad in a popular gay magazine that, in effect, promotes the city as a same-sex marriage destination.
Sewage spill leads to fine for Roseville, county - Roseville Press Tribune
Placer County and the city of Roseville face a $126,000 fine for a sewage spill that dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of effluent into Dry Creek last year.
Eureka charter school on hold - Granite Bay Press Tribune
A charter school in the Eureka Union School District might not be in the cards after all. Officials said last week they were holding off on efforts to initiate a district-run charter after they turned up other options for accomplishing the same educational goals more efficiently.
Placer County sees modest home sales increase - Auburn Journal
As the summer buying season gets under way in Placer County, the region saw modest sales gains for the month of May.
Fire crews battle Butte, Truckee blazes - Truckee Sierra Sun
Fifteen fire engines and three strike teams from area fire districts returned home Monday evening after battling two wildland blazes in other parts of California last week as the state fire season hits full stride.
Developer moving ahead with Combie Road project - The Union of Grass Valley
Bear River Plaza developers are moving forward with their plans to build commercial and residential buildings on 7 1/2 acres of land overlooking Combie Road and West Hacienda Drive.
Solar use heating up - The Union of Grass Valley
With the sun out in force, rising energy prices and rebate deadlines approaching, a growing number of local businesses, homeowners, city governments and now churches are choosing solar power.
Greenwood strives to get skateboard park - Auburn Journal
Local businesses in the Greenwood area have raised more than $10,000 for a proposed skateboarding park, but the Georgetown Divide Recreation District needs $175,000 to start construction.
Congressman Doolittle is among those who file required financial disclosure documents.
Logue, Cleveland join court petition to invalidate licenses - Marysville Appeal-Democrat
Yuba County Supervisor Dan Logue and Nevada County Supervisor Sue Horne are among those County Supervisors who signed onto a court petition filed Monday in Sacramento County Superior Court arguing new gender-neutral marriage licenses in California are not valid because state code requirements were not followed.
Chamber OKs ad in gay magazine - The Union of Grass Valley
In an emotion-packed meeting that included some shouting, the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce agreed Monday to help fund a $3,000 ad in a popular gay magazine that, in effect, promotes the city as a same-sex marriage destination.
Sewage spill leads to fine for Roseville, county - Roseville Press Tribune
Placer County and the city of Roseville face a $126,000 fine for a sewage spill that dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of effluent into Dry Creek last year.
Eureka charter school on hold - Granite Bay Press Tribune
A charter school in the Eureka Union School District might not be in the cards after all. Officials said last week they were holding off on efforts to initiate a district-run charter after they turned up other options for accomplishing the same educational goals more efficiently.
Placer County sees modest home sales increase - Auburn Journal
As the summer buying season gets under way in Placer County, the region saw modest sales gains for the month of May.
Fire crews battle Butte, Truckee blazes - Truckee Sierra Sun
Fifteen fire engines and three strike teams from area fire districts returned home Monday evening after battling two wildland blazes in other parts of California last week as the state fire season hits full stride.
Developer moving ahead with Combie Road project - The Union of Grass Valley
Bear River Plaza developers are moving forward with their plans to build commercial and residential buildings on 7 1/2 acres of land overlooking Combie Road and West Hacienda Drive.
Solar use heating up - The Union of Grass Valley
With the sun out in force, rising energy prices and rebate deadlines approaching, a growing number of local businesses, homeowners, city governments and now churches are choosing solar power.
Greenwood strives to get skateboard park - Auburn Journal
Local businesses in the Greenwood area have raised more than $10,000 for a proposed skateboarding park, but the Georgetown Divide Recreation District needs $175,000 to start construction.
